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生物,工程和医学的道德

ISSN 打印: 2151-805X

ISSN 在线: 2151-8068

SJR: 0.123

Ethical Implications of "Creating Life": The First Synthetic Cell

卷 6, 册 3-4, 2015, pp. 211-227
DOI: 10.1615/EthicsBiologyEngMed.2016013914
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This article explores the ethical concerns over "creating life," with special emphasis on Craig Venter's synthetic cell with a view to ensure hope and security in the context of the scientific predictions and mounting apprehensions. It underscores the worries that synthetic cells are inherently bad because they are unnatural or that their creators are "playing God." The analysis of the prospect of creation of the synthetic cell by Craig Venter and team suggests that its creation could be considered morally justified and that the project is typically prompted by laudable motives. We conclude that the creation of the synthetic cell seems hospitable when it is in accord with God's good and loving purposes rather than serving chaos and destruction. The study illustrates or proves that making decisions about synthetic cells requires prudent vigilance and responsible environmental stewardship about accepting uncertain risks when warranted by the potential gains.

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